Murphy's Lawyer
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He/him. Online since before the Eternal September. Remembers when Woke used to be called treating others with respect and decency. You can find me elsewhere
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Lords of Midnight. The original 32k game was incredible for the 80s but very simple, and a bit of a slog in the later stages.
Also as posted by others, Sid Meir’s Colonization. Add the option to side with one or more of the Native peoples and not just re-enact Manifest Destiny.
Also as posted by others, Sid Meir’s Colonization. Add the option to side with one or more of the Native peoples and not just re-enact Manifest Destiny.
November 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Lords of Midnight. The original 32k game was incredible for the 80s but very simple, and a bit of a slog in the later stages.
Also as posted by others, Sid Meir’s Colonization. Add the option to side with one or more of the Native peoples and not just re-enact Manifest Destiny.
Also as posted by others, Sid Meir’s Colonization. Add the option to side with one or more of the Native peoples and not just re-enact Manifest Destiny.
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Dip them for red diesel.
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Dip them for red diesel.
This. We need to bring back sacking for disclosing anything about the Budget before then.
And no revolving door either. Go away and think about what you’ve done for at least one full election cycle.
And no revolving door either. Go away and think about what you’ve done for at least one full election cycle.
I don't think we should know even one thing about the Budget until the chancellor gets to the despatch box on the day, surprise us
November 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
This. We need to bring back sacking for disclosing anything about the Budget before then.
And no revolving door either. Go away and think about what you’ve done for at least one full election cycle.
And no revolving door either. Go away and think about what you’ve done for at least one full election cycle.
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
Today is not only #Wolfenoot but #DoctorWhoDay. in addition, the tales of the Rice Truck and The Lizard In That Guy’s Leg have crossed my feed.
Social Media still doesn’t entirely suck.
Social Media still doesn’t entirely suck.
November 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Today is not only #Wolfenoot but #DoctorWhoDay. in addition, the tales of the Rice Truck and The Lizard In That Guy’s Leg have crossed my feed.
Social Media still doesn’t entirely suck.
Social Media still doesn’t entirely suck.
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Happy Doctor Who day!
November 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Happy Doctor Who day!
Is it time for a Bollywood relaunch of the Evil Dead?
November 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Is it time for a Bollywood relaunch of the Evil Dead?
Just to say that a) as any fule kno the plan is just a badly translated Russian wishlist and b) Viktor Fucking Orbán is *wholly* in agreement with it, it is a slight relief that so many heads of state have told Putin and by extension his puppet to fuck off.
If this is the public statement then imagine what was being said in private channels. The drafting of this is so careful, the signatures so universal, you don’t have to be a diplomat to read between the lines.
November 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Just to say that a) as any fule kno the plan is just a badly translated Russian wishlist and b) Viktor Fucking Orbán is *wholly* in agreement with it, it is a slight relief that so many heads of state have told Putin and by extension his puppet to fuck off.
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"Hiring the best people."
Republican Senator Mike Rounds said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a call to senators, confirmed the so-called 28-point “peace plan” was actually a Russian wishlist and is “not the administration’s position”. Nor is there any threat to cut off weapons or intelligence to Ukraine.
November 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
"Hiring the best people."
I have added Nzz (disemvowelled) to my list of muted words.
I am certain I will miss nothing of importance from this, just as Americans will miss nothing from muting Frg and the like.
I am certain I will miss nothing of importance from this, just as Americans will miss nothing from muting Frg and the like.
November 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I have added Nzz (disemvowelled) to my list of muted words.
I am certain I will miss nothing of importance from this, just as Americans will miss nothing from muting Frg and the like.
I am certain I will miss nothing of importance from this, just as Americans will miss nothing from muting Frg and the like.
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Pocket Princesses 435: Payload
November 22, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Pocket Princesses 435: Payload
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BTW, apropos of absolutely *nothing* happening today: want to see a certain classic cartoon containing a Valkyrie-ish bunny and a Siegfried-ish hunter character? Here’s a good clean transfer of it. https://dduane.tumblr.com/post/731918697497804800/for-those-of-you-who-havent-viewed-whats-opera
For those of you who haven't viewed "What's Opera,... | Diane Duane
For those of you who haven’t viewed “What’s Opera, Doc” recently… Here’s a good clean transfer of a great classic that never stales.
dduane.tumblr.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM
BTW, apropos of absolutely *nothing* happening today: want to see a certain classic cartoon containing a Valkyrie-ish bunny and a Siegfried-ish hunter character? Here’s a good clean transfer of it. https://dduane.tumblr.com/post/731918697497804800/for-those-of-you-who-havent-viewed-whats-opera
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AI is the menace that drains
The intelligence from people’s brains.
But there’s news that some verse
Puts that into reverse!
Please inject that straight into my veins.
The intelligence from people’s brains.
But there’s news that some verse
Puts that into reverse!
Please inject that straight into my veins.
November 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
AI is the menace that drains
The intelligence from people’s brains.
But there’s news that some verse
Puts that into reverse!
Please inject that straight into my veins.
The intelligence from people’s brains.
But there’s news that some verse
Puts that into reverse!
Please inject that straight into my veins.
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This government has not taken a single meaningful step to tackle the causes of the horrendous inefficiencies in the criminal justice system, instead rushing to dismantle trial by jury.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog
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UK politics live – latest updates
Criminals will be stopped from “gaming the system” by choosing trial by jury in order to increase the chances of proceedings collapsing, the courts minister has said, promising to enact radical changes to limit jury trials by the next election.
Drug dealers and career criminals were “laughing in the dock” knowing cases can take years to come to trial, Sarah Sackman told the Guardian, saying inaction would be a road to “chaos and ruin”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:57 AM
This government has not taken a single meaningful step to tackle the causes of the horrendous inefficiencies in the criminal justice system, instead rushing to dismantle trial by jury.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
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Discworld QOTD, from Feet of Clay, for Trans Day of Remembrance
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Feet of Clay, for Trans Day of Remembrance
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*looks around at assorted trash fires*
HEY KIDS, WANNA COOK A STREET CORN SMASH BURGER TACO WITH UNCLE KEVIN? LET’S GO!
You don’t even have to do the burger part. Just the street corn will measurably improve your life. So let’s start there. Open a can of corn, dump in a skillet with oil, & char
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HEY KIDS, WANNA COOK A STREET CORN SMASH BURGER TACO WITH UNCLE KEVIN? LET’S GO!
You don’t even have to do the burger part. Just the street corn will measurably improve your life. So let’s start there. Open a can of corn, dump in a skillet with oil, & char
1/
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
*looks around at assorted trash fires*
HEY KIDS, WANNA COOK A STREET CORN SMASH BURGER TACO WITH UNCLE KEVIN? LET’S GO!
You don’t even have to do the burger part. Just the street corn will measurably improve your life. So let’s start there. Open a can of corn, dump in a skillet with oil, & char
1/
HEY KIDS, WANNA COOK A STREET CORN SMASH BURGER TACO WITH UNCLE KEVIN? LET’S GO!
You don’t even have to do the burger part. Just the street corn will measurably improve your life. So let’s start there. Open a can of corn, dump in a skillet with oil, & char
1/
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It shouldn't matter but let me point out that I was born a woman, my passport says woman, and based on how I look I have a high risk of not being let into a bathroom
(my only saving grace is being short).
(it shouldn't matter because EVERYONE should have access to restroom regarless of gender)
(my only saving grace is being short).
(it shouldn't matter because EVERYONE should have access to restroom regarless of gender)
This is what we have to see every day, while struggling for employment, healthcare, housing and being treated like human beings
November 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
It shouldn't matter but let me point out that I was born a woman, my passport says woman, and based on how I look I have a high risk of not being let into a bathroom
(my only saving grace is being short).
(it shouldn't matter because EVERYONE should have access to restroom regarless of gender)
(my only saving grace is being short).
(it shouldn't matter because EVERYONE should have access to restroom regarless of gender)
I think the weather’s done something strange to the storage battery for the house. It’s been stuck on 60% for nearly a day, continually charging / discharging at that level.
Going to get in touch with the installers to see if this is a bug or a feature.
Going to get in touch with the installers to see if this is a bug or a feature.
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
I think the weather’s done something strange to the storage battery for the house. It’s been stuck on 60% for nearly a day, continually charging / discharging at that level.
Going to get in touch with the installers to see if this is a bug or a feature.
Going to get in touch with the installers to see if this is a bug or a feature.
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Feels like we’re living in an Ealing comedy directed by Paul Verhoeven
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Feels like we’re living in an Ealing comedy directed by Paul Verhoeven
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OK.....
because the #books are arriving to crowdfunders & there's some spicy buzz about it online, I've added Vintage to my shop!
104 pages of #comics goodness for just £10!!!
davidziggygreene.bigcartel.com/product/vint...
because the #books are arriving to crowdfunders & there's some spicy buzz about it online, I've added Vintage to my shop!
104 pages of #comics goodness for just £10!!!
davidziggygreene.bigcartel.com/product/vint...
Vintage - The Definitive Comics Collection
**Orders posted from 24th Nov** Collecting 100+ pages of short comics that have appeared scattered all over the place. The best of my silly short...
davidziggygreene.bigcartel.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
OK.....
because the #books are arriving to crowdfunders & there's some spicy buzz about it online, I've added Vintage to my shop!
104 pages of #comics goodness for just £10!!!
davidziggygreene.bigcartel.com/product/vint...
because the #books are arriving to crowdfunders & there's some spicy buzz about it online, I've added Vintage to my shop!
104 pages of #comics goodness for just £10!!!
davidziggygreene.bigcartel.com/product/vint...
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It's international men's day, men are suffering from social isolation as a result of breakdown of community, the pressures and strains of being a man trying to fit into societal expectations can feel tough. We need to feel like we can talk more
November 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
It's international men's day, men are suffering from social isolation as a result of breakdown of community, the pressures and strains of being a man trying to fit into societal expectations can feel tough. We need to feel like we can talk more
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Circa 1993, Vernor Vinge wrote that the first working AI would be the last thing that humanity ever invented.
We don't *have* a first working AI, and at this rate—shifting the global economy to run atop spicy autocomplete trained on 4chan—we never will.
But Vernor was right. Just forget "working".
We don't *have* a first working AI, and at this rate—shifting the global economy to run atop spicy autocomplete trained on 4chan—we never will.
But Vernor was right. Just forget "working".
November 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Circa 1993, Vernor Vinge wrote that the first working AI would be the last thing that humanity ever invented.
We don't *have* a first working AI, and at this rate—shifting the global economy to run atop spicy autocomplete trained on 4chan—we never will.
But Vernor was right. Just forget "working".
We don't *have* a first working AI, and at this rate—shifting the global economy to run atop spicy autocomplete trained on 4chan—we never will.
But Vernor was right. Just forget "working".
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imagine the AI bros not knowing what to think for a few hours cause the lying chatbot isn't working anymore
November 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
imagine the AI bros not knowing what to think for a few hours cause the lying chatbot isn't working anymore